TitleMeat PressObject TypeHousehold ItemsDatec.1800DescriptionThis cast iron meat press was owned by the Miller and Smith families and used at their properties in Shellharbour and Dapto. Provenance and SignifcanceThe Miller family farmed at 'Woodbine', Croom for many years before purchasing a residence (the original jail and lock up in Mary Street, Shellharbour), and naming it 'Woodbine', after their farm.
The Miller's daughter Jean, married Bruce Smith and the couple moved to 'Coral Vale' farm at Dapto. Bruce and Jean sadly lost their son, Charles Prior Smith, the result of an accident. Bruce and Jean donated an award in his honour to the Rural Youth Club at Albion Park. The award, a clock, was presented to the winner of the champion Holstein - Friesian cow at the Albion Park Show from 1987. DonorSmith, Bruce & Jean
CHARACTERISTICS
MaterialCast Iron and steel, wood and metalDimensions24cm x 23cm
